ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2024) The City Council of the City of Rockwall is considering the implementation of a Short-Term Rental registration and permitting program. The purpose of the program is to provide logical regulations for Short-Term Rentals within the City’s corporate limits, and to ensure the continued preservation of the character of the City’s single-family […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council honored City Manager Mary Smith for 25 years of service with the City of Rockwall. Mrs. Smith, a CPA, came here in 1998 as the Director of Finance, and was named City Manager in 2021. At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Trace Johannesen presented Mrs. […]
Rockwall, Texas (June 16, 2023) – Storms have hit hard in North Texas recently, which means there are already most likely many opportunists looking to take advantage of people in need of roof repairs. Keep in mind that the State of Texas does not require licensing for roofing contractors. Additionally, insurance is not mandatory. These […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 20, 2022) – On Monday, February 6, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) – The Rockwall City Council is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 5. Dana K. Macalik has served in the seat since 2017 but was recently elected to Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2 and will assume that role starting January 1. Mrs. Macalik […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Siren Rock Brewing Company is a finalist in the “Best New Construction” category for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in new construction in downtowns or commercial districts. A record number of entries were submitted this year making this achievement even more significant. Award recipients will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) At their meeting Monday night, September 19, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a nine-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is the lowest rate […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2022) Please be aware that starting today, Monday, July 18, 2022 all City of Rockwall splash pads and aerial fountains at the Harbor and Cemetery will be closed and off until further notice. Rockwall Parks and Recreation and the City of Rockwall are taking these actions out of an abundance of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2022 — Hop into the spring season at the Spring Eggstravaganza at The Harbor on Saturday, April 9th from 1-5pm! Rockwall Parks and Recreation invites the community for an afternoon filled with egg-citement for the whole family including bounce houses, slides, carnival games, a DJ and much more! Easter Egg […]
Rockwall, Texas – February 23, 2022 – The City of Rockwall recently called an election to be held on May 7, 2022 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members, one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Two incumbents, Trace Johannesen (Place 4), and Anna Campbell (Place 6), filed appropriate paperwork to appear […]